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Bembras macrolepis Imamura, 1998 Bigscale flathead |
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photo by
Graham, K. |
| Family: | Bembridae (Deepwater flatheads) | |||
| Max. size: | 27.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 46 - 366 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: north of Townsville to off Wollongong, Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal soft rays: 14-15. This species is characterized by the following: head depressed; body without large scute-like spines; infraorbital bones forming a strong ridge, confluent with uppermost preopercular spine and having 4-6 spines; broad subterminal vertical band in caudal fin (Ref. 40506). | |||
| Biology: | Found on the continental slope. Benthic (Ref. 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||